Yamaha VX/VX Sport Owner's Manual page 56

Operation
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Steering system
Check the handlebars for looseness.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to the
right and left to make sure that operation is
smooth and unrestricted throughout the
whole range. Also, make sure that the jet
thrust nozzle moves as the handlebars are
turned, and that there is no free play between
the handlebars and the jet thrust nozzle.
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Shift lever and reverse gate
(for VX Deluxe/VX Cruiser)
Check the shift lever and reverse gate for
proper operation.
Make sure that the reverse gate goes down
completely when the shift lever is pulled up.
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Also, make sure that the reverse gate goes up
completely when the shift lever is pushed
down.
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WARNING
Make sure that the throttle lever is com-
G
pletely released and that the engine is at
idle before shifting into reverse.
Do not use the reverse function to slow
G
down or stop the watercraft as it could
cause you to lose control, be ejected, or
impact the handlebars.
Use reverse for slow-speed maneuver-
G
ing only.
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
G
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
G
shift lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.